With six days to go in the exclusive negotiating window, all eyes are on what the Dallas Cowboys decide on Mike McCarthy’s future. He coached this season in the final year of his contract, and the spotlight grew even bigger after the franchise denied the Chicago Bears’ request to interview him for their head coach position.

Dallas isn’t ready to relinquish their rights to their head coach, but it doesn’t have to mean he’s returning in 2025.

ESPN commentator Mike Greenberg suggests the Dallas Cowboys could go after a high-profile college coach if Mike McCarthy is fired or moves on as head coach.

The Dallas Cowboys have denied the Chicago Bears' request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move sends a strong message as to what their plans for him and their head-coaching position might be.

On Monday, the Bears did log that interview request, and it’s typical that a team will reply quickly. Because McCarthy’s contract is not up quite year, he is not free to chat with the Chicagoans at his leisure–he needs the team’s permission.

Chicago Bears have sought permission to interview Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting a response from Dallas, sources tell me and @toddarcher. If the Cowboys don't allow permission this week, the Bears could interview McCarthy after his exclusive negotiating window... pic.twitter.com/zoS7vHO5mF

The Dallas Cowboys must realize that ignoring the Chicago Bears' request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy won't make it disappear.

The Dallas Cowboys have denied permission to the Chicago Bears to interview coach Mike McCarthy, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Multiple sources said Monday that the Bears had ...

The Bears have reportedly asked permission to speak with Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy. Imagine McCarthy returning to Lambeau Field each season.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is set to become a free agent next week when his contract ends, but it seems as though the Cowboys are very interested in bringing him back for the 2025 season and beyond.

The Bears are casting a wide net in their search for the 18th head coach in franchise history as a critical offseason for the team gets underway. One potential candidate will have to be taken off the interview list — at least for the next several days.